The "Fat Loss" Trap

Why You Are "Eating Healthy" But Not Losing Fat (The Invisible Drift)

You are hitting the gym 3 times a week. You swapped the burger for an avocado salad. You are doing everything "right."

So why hasn't the scale moved in three weeks?

This is the most common frustration I see with new clients. The problem isn't usually your effort in the gym; it’s a phenomenon I call "The Calorie Drift."

Here are the 3 invisible reasons your diet stopped working, and how to fix them today.

1. The "Health Halo" Trap

"Healthy" does not mean "Calorie Free." A handful of almonds and half an avocado are incredibly healthy fats—but they can easily pack 500+ calories. That is more than a McChicken Sandwich. If you aren't tracking these "healthy" foods, you are likely eating at maintenance level without realizing it.

The Fix: For 3 days, track everything. Even the milk in your coffee. Data doesn't lie.

2. You Are Sedentary (Even if you Gym)

You train for 1 hour. What do you do for the other 15 hours you are awake? If you sit at a desk, drive to work, and sit on the sofa, your metabolism is asleep. This is called NEAT (Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis). It burns more calories than your workout.

The Fix: Check your phone's step count. If it’s under 5,000, you are sedentary. Aim for 8,000 steps daily before you worry about cardio.

3. The Weekend Binge

You are strict Monday to Friday (deficit of -500 calories/day). That’s -2,500 for the week. Then comes Friday night. A few beers, a pizza, and a hungover brunch on Saturday can easily add +3,000 calories.

The Math: You have just erased 5 days of hard work in 24 hours. You aren't "broken"; you are just undoing your deficit.

Stop Guessing. Start Measuring.

If you are tired of spinning your wheels, you need a reset. I have created a 14-Day Reset Plan to fix your steps, hydration, and habits before you even touch a weight.

[LINK: Download My Free 14-Day Reset Plan]